Cellular phone case and storage accessory

ABSTRACT

A cellular phone case accessory device is disclosed. The case is attached to a cell phone and includes an upper section and a lower section sized to correspond with a cellular phone and to receive the phone in one of the sections. The upper section and lower section are attached by a hinge that enables pivotal movement of the upper and lower sections with respect to each other. Situated within the space defined between the upper and lower sections is a pocket or storage compartment where credit cards, cash, ID and other items may be stored safely. A mirror is also disposed between the upper and lower sections and usable when the upper and lower sections are pivotally disposed in an open position.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the cellular phone accessory industry. This product is designed to act as a phone case, wallet, and miscellaneous card holder with mirror. It is a full-functioning hinged case with slotted compartment for currency, business cards, credit cards, driver's license and any other like items, with a concealed mirror.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The invention will be an everyday useful item relevant to the fashion/utility industry of the cell phone. Since most people carry a cell phone, it can act as a pocket and also allow people to minimize the bulkiness of a wallet.

Even though there are multiple cell phone accessories and cases, none specifically pinpoint the needs of a wallet and phone protection in one application.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a protective covering of the cell phone along with an attached hinged compartment specifically designed to act as a wallet/ID holder. Its design function is to be non cumbersome and sleek for today's modern lifestyle and convenient storage of the cell phone when not needed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a top left perspective view of the cellular phone case according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top perspective plan view of the cellular phone case of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the cellular phone case of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a bottom perspective view of the cellular phone case of FIG. 1 with the upper and lower sections opened.

FIG. 5 is a bottom perspective view of the cellular phone case of FIG. 1 with the upper and lower sections partially opened.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

A cellular phone case 10 according to one aspect of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 1-5. Case 10 provides a protective case designed for a cellular phone, with an emphasis in marketing towards the Apple® Iphone®. Case 10 provides a storage compartment 30 designed for paper currency, credit cards, ID cards (or similar like items), with an enclosed mirror 26 and locking clasp 18. Clasp 18 secures the upper section and the lower section together, which are joined by hinges 28. Case 10 will be made out of an ABS plastic (flexible grade) with a type of metal hinge(s). The approximate dimension of case 10 will be 5″ (127.0000 mm) in length, 2⅞″ (72.9996 mm) in depth and 1¼″ (31.7500 mm) in height. Locking clasp 18 is ⅜″ (9.5250 mm) long. Mirror 26 consists of a plastic substrate or a dielectric coating which will measure approximately 3″ (76.2000 mm) in length, 2″ (50.8000 mm) in height and 0.060″ (1.5 mm) thick.

Referring now to FIGS. 1-5, cellular phone case 10 is shown in a closed state. Upper section 11 includes a power switch opening 12, a silence switch opening 14, a volume access openings 16, a clasp 18 to secure upper section 11 to lower section 23, and a power cord opening 20. Lower section 23 includes a camera lens opening 24. Upper section 11 also includes headphone jack opening 22, viewable in FIG. 2.

FIGS. 4-5 depict cellular phone case 10 in its opened state. Hinges 28, mirror 26 and storage compartment or pocket 30 are depicted in FIG. 4. Money, credit cards and case are contemplated as readily stored in storage compartment 30. 

1. A cell phone case for use with a cell phone having a display, said case comprising: a first substantially planar rectangular member conforming in size to the external size of the cell phone and including means for removably attaching said first substantially planar rectangular member to said cell phone so that the display of the cell phone remains viewable by a user; a mirror attached to said first substantially planar rectangular member; a hinge attached to said first substantially rectangular member; a second substantially rectangular member attached to said hinge and pivotable on said hinge with respect to said first substantially planar rectangular member, said second substantially rectangular member including storage compartment means for storing cash, credit cards or ID cards; and wherein said mirror and said storage compartment means are hidden from view when said first substantially planar rectangular member and said second substantially rectangular member are pivotally positioned near one another.
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